Better-than-Mom's Hamburger Goulash

Name: Better-than-Mom's Hamburger Goulash
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tsp. olive oil; 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef; 1 onion, chopped; 2 tsp. minced garlic; 1 1/2 cups water; one 15 oz. can tomato sauce; one 15 oz. petite diced tomatoes with juice; 1 T Italian Herb Blend; 2 bay leaves; 2 T soy sauce; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 1 tsp. Montreal Steak Seasoning (or use your favorite purchased steak seasoning); salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup Fiber Gourmet Light Elbows (see notes); sour cream or Parmesan cheese for serving, optional

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:50min

When you need some homemade comfort food, this Better-than-Mom’s Hamburger Goulash will do the trick! And I've updated the recipe to use more beef and use Fiber Gourmet Light Elbows so now it's much lower in carbs!

Updated at: Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:43:18 GMT